Tips, News and Information for Traveling the World

Monthly Archives: December 2016

Part of the enjoying the nightlife during your vacation is showcasing your latest clothing ensemble. If you’re into discovering the next big fashion trend, then we suggest you plan a trip to one of these fashion capitals. You will have no shortage of designers, brands, and stores to find just what you’re looking for.

New York

The city of New York is easily at the top of the list. It has been the cornerstone of fashion for nearly a century. Home to Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Vera Wang, New York boasts some of the most historic and influential trends in the fashion world. One visit to the Big Apple and you’ll be at the heart of some of the biggest names in both modern and classic style. Alexander Wang, Supreme, Public School…yeah, they’re all there. Oh, and don’t forget Fashion Week, one of the biggest events on the planet.

Milan

The Italian city of Milan is often cited as one of the globe’s most prestigious fashion capitals alongside European mainstays such as London and Paris. Monte Napoleone, the most prominent street in the ‘rectangle of fashion,’ is a fashion haven for such vestiaries icons like Gucci, Cavalli, D&G, Prada, Valentino, Versace and Armani’s. Milan is also known for some of the most luxurious clothing collections for men.

Paris

Fashion plays an integral role in Parisian culture and society. The French are legendary for their impeccable style sense. Paris hosts the Capsule trade event that features the world’s best modern, high-end, progressive brands and designers. The city combines luminaries such as Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, and Givenchy with emerging innovators such as AMI, Etudes, and A.P.C. Travel to Paris in the springtime and find out what’s new down Avenue des Champs Elysées, Rue de Passy, or Rue Saint Honoré.

London

Visit London, and you’re likely to see the streets lined with Christopher Shannon, Craig Green, and Ostwald Helgason. The clothing juggernauts have seized London and re-established the city as a contender in the fashion arena. It’s not uncommon to catch the latest fashion frenzy with everything from luxe printed trousers and pleated maxi skirts mixed with 70′s Liverpool Suburbia along with brand new lines of streetwear from Polo and Stone Island. The city is boiling over with young prodigies who have found a launch pad for next gen clothing that will keep them at the forefront of the market over the next decade.

Los Angeles

L.A. fashion is dictated by it’s laid-back, West Coast approach. The vibe is interwoven into every thread of its sunny culture including and especially clothing. The city has streetwear down to a science as is seen in The Hundreds, Undefeated and Odd Future, three of its leading designers. But don’t count Los Angeles out in luxury fashion. The West Coast’s largest city is also home to Rodarte, BUSCEMI, and Joyrich - three indulgent brands that are staples among the beach dwellers.

Make Milan Your First Stop

Spend six nights visiting the Fashion Capitals of the world! First spend three nights in Milan, the capital of Italy and the global capital of fashion and design. Then you will spend three nights in Dubai located on the southeast coast of the Persian Golf, known for its luxury shopping and home to the largest mall in the world. Check out our latest package deals here.

Our 5 Must Do Things in Bali will take you directly to the ‘bucket list’ of local treasures and unforgettable landscapes all around this bewitching island. There is a virtually unlimited number of temples, significant historical sites, and attractions of stunning natural beauty spread across all eight regencies. This distillation of your options will help you to discover the best of Bali during your visit. Travel east to see the imperial ‘mother temple’ of Besakih. Travel to the Tegallalang Rice Terraces, replete with scenic photo opportunities. From beautiful vistas to sensational cultural performances, there is something for every visitor and every mood.

Tanah Lot Temple

Tanah Lot is probably Bali’s most characteristic temple. It is perched atop an enormous rock next to the sea cliffs surrounded by crashing waves. As one of Bali’s most significant sea temples, Tanah Lot’s custodians seek to appease the guardian spirits of the ocean. The temple is a foreground to picturesque sunsets.

Tegallalang Rice Terraces Ubud

Famous for its scenic reaches of rice fields, Ubud is not to be missed. The best vantage points are found to the north from Ubud, along the Tegallalang road. Roadside stalls and art shops offer unique items and local curios of every sort line the street. Many small restaurants offer their diners an unbelievable atmosphere by virtue of the amazing views.

Ubud Monkey Forest

On the edge of the Ubud centre, the Monkey Forest is among Bali’s numerous gray long-tailed macaque-inhabited preserves and is probably the most well known. Known also as the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal, and its official appellation as the Mandala Wisata Wenara Wana, the Ubud Monkey Forest is a mecca for researchers and a site with many spiritual aspects such as temples sanctified by local villagers in the deep wooded areas.

Ubud Art Market

The Art Market in Ubud, referred to as the ‘Pasar Seni Ubud’ is opposite the Puri Saren Royal Ubud Palace and is open every day. You’ll find fine silk scarves, light shirts, hand made woven bags, baskets and hats; statues, and many more hand-crafted goods.

Mount Batur and Kintamani North-west Bali

Kintamani, in the Karangasem Regency, plays host to the soaring Mount Batur and the unforgettable Caldera Lake. Penelokan is a favorite stopping point for local tours to this region, which means, as luck would have it, ‘scenic stopover’. The active Mount Batur volcano erupted roughly 24 times since 1800, reshaping the landscape with each explosion.

Want something different for your next vacation. Longing for somewhere new and exciting? Pacific Holidays may have just what you’ve been looking for. Here’s a list of ten great reasons to visit Hong Kong.

1.Take the Tram to Victoria Peak

Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbor, and Kowloon from Victoria Peak. Dating back to 1888, the Peak Tram has a vintage feel and is the most popular way to get to the top.

2.Ride the Star Ferry

The Star Ferry has been operating between Hong Kong and Kowloon since 1888. Visitors enjoy an up-close look at the amazing harbor and locals still find it to be a very reliable and efficient form of transportation.

3.The Temple Street Night Market

Located just a 15 minute walk from the Star Ferry port in Kowloon is the Temple Street Night Market. Haggle over everything from clothes to antiques. Enjoy local cuisine and experience Hong Kong’s most vibrant marketplace.

4.The Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade

Take a stroll during the day and enjoy a spectacular view of the Honk Kong skyline and Victoria Harbor. Stick around at night for the amazing Symphony of Lights.

5.The Symphony of Lights.

Colored lights, laser beams and searchlights perform an unforgettable nightly show on both sides of Victoria Harbor. More than 40 buildings participate in this spectacular light show.

6.Ride the Ding Ding

This tram is an inexpensive and enjoyable way to experience the flavor of backstreet Hong Kong. Sightsee and take pictures from the slow moving tram that locals affectionately call the “Ding Ding”.